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La Tierra by Flor de Toloache. The Grammy winning indie mariachi group covers  a 1997 patriotic classic by the legendary band EKHYMOSIS, considered by many as the “second Colombian anthem” The music moves in  high tempo with percussion, horns and the incomparable  vocals of the women of Flor de Toloache.  Available on all platforms.

You by Irene Diaz.  The second single off her forthcoming album Lovers and Friends, the Mistress of Love Songs brings us an addictive  rocking-energy love song that incorporates her unique and wonderful voice with hooky lyrics in a pop tune that is an absolute must at the top of your playlist. Available on all platforms. Check out the YouTube video – it will make you happy.

Screen Violence album, by Chvrches. The Glasgow trio does it again in their fourth album, only with Martin Doherty and Lauren Mayberry recording in LA  and Ian Cook in Scotland the 9  big sound songs on this album will move you emotionally and kinesthetically.  No wonder the album, released 3 days ago, has 18 million Spotify streams. Available on all platforms.

One Way Out, EP by Melissa Ethridge. From the first guitar note  of “As Cool As You Try” to the final notes of “Like the Way I Do” this is classic gut-grabbing dive-bar Ethridge. The 4 songs on the EP will not let you go and you will love it.  Available Sept 17; pre-order at  https://www.melissaetheridge.com, pre-save at Spotify and Apple Music and other platforms.   . Watch the YouTube video filmed at LA’s Molly Malone’s.

Nada es como quisiera by Fernanda Ulibarri. Singer, songwriter, producer, video producer, and all-around artistic genius brings us the music from the  major Mexico City installation “Frida: La Experiencia Inmersiva” by Cocolab Worlds and OCESA. The music is pure joy and magic, happy and inspiring. Available on all platforms. Check out “Frida Inmersiva” at fridainmersiva.com.

Camera Lenta, video/single by El Dusty Adan Cruz, Serko Fu, and Morenito de Fuego. Classic party sound from the Latin Grammy nominated composer, arranger and ringmaster, “Camera Lenta” mashes together Cumbia, Electronic, & Trap for a taste of  the Corpus Christi music scene through the lens of a  MPC2000 sampler and clips of Latin and reggae music.  Available on all platforms. Check out the cartoon skateboard video for t song on YouTube. 

Patrick O’Heffernan, Music Sin Fronteras.

BONUS: Blessings and Miracles by Carlos Santana. The master is back and hotter than ever, with Rob Thomas, American Authors. Available for preorder at  Spotify, deezer and Apple Music.

About Patrick O'Heffernan

Patrick O’Heffernan is co-host of the LA-based, nationally syndicated weekly program, Music FridayLive! and is a music reviewer for online magazines Vents, The Hollywood Progressive and MusicJunkie. He has also co-hosted a national political talk show, The Fairness Doctrine, and hosted the “Uplinks” media segment on Saturday All Things Considered on NPR. He holds a PhD in International Relations from MIT, has been awarded an Emmy, four Addy’s, and a Webby-Honors, among other awards. He has published 5 books and ghost-written others. A project he co-launched, the North Asia Nuclear Free Zone, was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2005. He serves on the Board of Netroots Nation.

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